ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s senators are lobbying for the $2.4 billion in high-speed rail funding rejected by Florida.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wrote U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday asking him to redirect the money passed up by Florida Gov. Rick Scott to New York’s Empire and Northeast Corridors.

Sen. Charles Schumer said high-speed rail is a top priority for upstate New York. He mentioned adding a fourth track to the Rensselaer station, improving signals near Syracuse and relocating the Amtrak station in Niagara Falls as possible uses.

Scott canceled plans for a high-speed rail between Orlando and Tampa promoted by President Barack Obama, saying it would cost the state too much even with $2.4 billion in federal help. LaHood said other states would be happy to get Florida’s money.